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World news written for younger readers — short, clear, and curious.
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The curlew chicks saved by a thermal drone
An unlikely hero has been saving chicks in Cumbria.
How hot can our planet get? Earth’s climate history holds clues
Learning from the Earth's past climate swings — what happened to life and when — can help us understand where we might be headed.
Crystal Palace win first European trophy at Conference League final
It came thanks to a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the German city of Leipzig.
Girl Scouts Event Brings Space Science to the Next Generation
In early May 2026, NASA employees, contractors, and volunteers helped to bring Heliophysics to girls of all ages in a fun-filled weekend of hands-on science activities and experiments.
Can Saka help Arsenal to first-ever Champions League trophy?
It's a huge weekend for Arsenal fans, as the club gets ready to play in Saturday's Champions League final in Budapest. Find out more here.
Jewish Culture Month: Exploring Liverpool's history
De-Graft checks out the Museum of Liverpool's Jewish Heritage Trail
Tiny spotty sea slug discovered by accident
The unusual creature measures less than three millimetres in length, and is see-through with black-and-yellow spots. Find out more here.
New Cornish nature reserve to protect insect-eating plant
A huge area of Cornwall’s moorland is now a National Nature Reserve, helping protect rare species, historic sites and local nature spaces.
These Ancient Crocodiles Walked On Two Legs And Had Beaks!
Modern crocodiles are powerful, heavy reptiles. They spend much of their lives along riverbanks, waiting to ambush prey. But their ancient relatives looked and lived very differently. One example is Sonselasuchus cedrus (S. cedrus). This recently discovered crocodile species lived about 215 million years ago during the Late Triassic Period.
Pupils' basketball-playing robot wins contest
It was made by students at a school in Northern Ireland, who won first prize at the First Tech Challenge robotics competition.
NASA’s 2026 Lunabotics: Winning Student Teams Engineering Lunar Future
Resilient. Efficient. Autonomous. These are qualities NASA demands of its hardware, especially as the agency accelerates plans for a permanent Moon Base. NASA’s 2026 Lunabotics Challenge put those traits on full display, as college student engineers from across the country gathered at the Astronauts Memorial Foundation’s Center for Space Education at the Kennedy Space Center […]
Ed Sheeran is UK's most played artist of 2025
His songs were played on average 574 times a day across radio, television and public venues - which amounts to a song being played 24 times every hour!
98-year-old wing walker breaks record
Standing on the wing of a flying plane is a daring challenge at any age - but one 98-year-old has proved that you're never too old for an adventure.
Hearts-break for fans as Shankland joins Rangers
After narrowly missing out on the Scottish Premiership title with Hearts, their captain Lawrence Shankland has joins Rangers, calling it a “dream” move.
Staying safe in water when the weather's hot
When it's super hot it can be tempting to cool off by going for a dip in some water. But experts want to make sure kids stay safe and only swim in the right places. Here's what you need to know.
Clouds come in all shapes and sizes
Here’s a basic breakdown of the different cloud types, as well as how clouds form and why they float.
What next for the weather after hottest May day ever?
Temperatures will dip before getting hotter again at the end of the week.
Nasa reveals more about plans for future Moon base
The US space agency has released details of robotic landers, hopping drones and vehicles it plans to use to help build a lunar base. Find out more here.
Scorching heatwave closes schools and playgrounds in India
It's too hot to study, but it's also too hot to play outside in lots of cities in India at the moment. Find out more here.
New teeny tiny octopus discovered off the Galápagos Islands
Scientists have made what could be one of the cutest discoveries of recent times - a new teeny tiny species of octopus the size of a golf ball.
NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in New York
Students in New York will hear from NASA astronaut Jessica Meir as she answers their prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 11:05 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 28, and will stream live on the agency’s Learn With NASA YouTube channel. This event […]
Snatch that bun! Is this the craziest contest you've seen?
Find out why twelve competitors are climbing a giant bun tower at midnight.
What is a Blue Moon and when can you see it?
Stargazers are in for a real treat later this week, as May's second full Moon is set to peak across our skies. Find out everything you need to know here.
Ex-SNP chief exec admits taking money from party to buy cars and games consoles
Peter Murrell could face a long prison sentence, as well as having all the items he bought with the money taken away.